La Giara

The La Giara is situated a 10 minute stroll from the centre of Nicolosi and its range of eateries, bars and restaurants. Our well-furnished room was clean and comfortable with a balcony that allowed views of the sea in one direction and Etna in the other. The TV for somewhat temperamental for no apparent reason! A simple, yet adequate buffet breakfast consisted of fruits, croissants, juice and coffee. The host was friendly and efficient, without being intrusive . Off-street parking is available although you need to be confident on the width of your car on exit into a one-way street.

We spent 2 weeks in B & B La Giara in Porto Empedocle and could not believe our luck. The owners were helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Our room was spacious, as was the en suite, which was mostly marble. From the large comfortable bed to the stylish pictures, sofa, safe, storage furniture and balcony looking down to the sea, we were comfortable and relaxed.

Excellent - comfortable, convenient, friendly people and great breakfast! It's a good base to get to Etna - you can get the 9.15 bus from the town square to Refugio Sapienza, then the cable car to about 3000m.